Gr 7 Oct 1-5

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7th Grade ELA
Week of October 1-5
Monday, 10/1/12
Learning Target:
“I will…”
  • Determine if/how many new WW words I currently know
  • Continue to practice taking annotated notes while reading
    • Identify multiple examples of figurative language, characterization and setting.
Procedure:
  • Copy HW into agenda
  • What is/are today’s objective(s)?
  • 7th period only:
    • Receive new assigned seats
    • Discuss & receive a copy of “Mrs. Tolin’s Discipline Procedure”
    • Take U2P2 pretest—grade & correct together
    • Discuss annotated notes found in recent pages
    • Continue reading Crash where the class left off –discuss character’s backgrounds & how that might affect who they are; gender roles seen in the book; “Is ignorance bliss? How does this relate to Penn?”
HW:
  • Bring your copy of Crash to class every day!
    • Continue to add to/mark annotated notes
    • Pages 34-37 in WW due Wednesday
    • Pgs 38-39 due Thursday
    • Prepare for U2P2 posttest on Friday

Tuesday, 10/2/12
Learning Target:
“I will…”
  • Monitor comprehension and pause to ask questions and make predictions.
Procedure:
  • Copy HW into agenda
  • What is/are today’s objective(s)?
  • Continue reading Crash where the class left off (6th period—finish chapter 4; 7th period is a little more behind)
    • Discuss “What is a Quaker?” Crash’s family life; finish guided reading questions. What do you think will happen between Crash & Webb when Crash goes over for dinner?
    • Discuss Field Trip to see “A Christmas Carol” December 11th.
HW:
  • Finish Reading Guide for Chapters 1-4
  • Pages 34-37 in WW due Wednesday
  • Pgs 38-39 due Thursday
  • Prepare for U2P2 posttest on Friday

Wednesday, 10/3/12
Learning Target:
“I will …”
  • Examine & defend: A person’s character is affected by his/her experiences.
Procedure:
  • Copy HW into agenda
  • What is/are today’s objective(s)?
  • Check/Collect HW:
    • Check WW HW (pgs 34-37)
    • Add to reflection/prediction log Chapter pictures (while I walk around to check HW)
    • Discuss “What is a Quaker” How is Pebb’s character affected by his experiences or lack of?
    • Finish reading Chapter 4, if needed.
    • Complete & Discuss Reading Guide Questions for Chapter 1-4
HW:
  • WW pages 38-39 due Thursday
  • U2P2 posttest Friday

Thursday, 10/4/12
Learning Target:
“I will…”
  • Check my understanding of U2P2 words
  • Take annotated notes—looking for examples of figurative language and characterization
Procedure:
  • Copy HW into agenda
  • What is/are today’s objective(s)?
  • Check WW pages (38-39) & correct answers
  • Read/Listen to chapters 5-8
HW:
  • Study for U2P2 posttest tomorrow

Friday, 10/5/12
Learning Target:
“I will …”
  • Demonstrate mastery of U2P2 words
Procedure:
  • U2P2 posttest
  • Continue reading chapters 5-8 of Crash
HW:
  • Enjoy your weekend. J
  • Continue implementing annotated notes on chapters we’ve read in class.